Hospitals & Medical Centers

Healthcare Executives Face a New Era of Personal Risk

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Protecting executives’ digital and physical environments is no longer optional.

Stryker Update: FBI Seizes Website of Iran-Linked Hackers

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The FBI has seized the website of the Iranian-linked hackers believed to be behind the recent cyberattack against Stryker.

Targeted Phishing Attack Breaches Biotech Company Data

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Intuitive faced a data breach due to a phishing attack.

Suspected Iranian Cyberattack Targets U.S. Medtech Company Stryker

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Stryker, a major U.S. medical technology organization, has been disrupted by a cyberattack.

Top 20 Healthcare Data Breaches of 2025

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Security magazine breaks down the top 20 breaches in healthcare for 2025.

Shadow AI: The Invisible Insider Threat

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500

AI adoption in healthcare is inevitable, but it gives every clinician and staff member the potential to become an unintentional insider threat.

55% Healthcare Workers Faced Increases in Violence — How Is Security Adapting to Protect Them?

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0500

How are organizations responding to rising threats against healthcare staff?

Healthcare Cybersecurity Is in Crisis — These Proven Controls Could Be the Cure

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

New analysis of healthcare cyber losses suggests that foundational controls remain the most effective at reducing risk.

Communication Criticized in Handling of Recent Healthcare Hack

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500

This organization’s post-breach communication concerned some individuals.

Cybersecurity Stagnation in Healthcare: The Hidden Financial Costs

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500

Rising breach costs and the financial impact of program immaturity.

Navigating the U.S. Department of Labor’s Health Plan Cybersecurity Guidance

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) broadened its cybersecurity guidance to cover all employee benefit plans, including health plans.

When Hospital Security Becomes Personal

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Hospital security isn’t really about technology — it’s about trust.

145,000 Healthcare Records Exposed

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0400

A database in the healthcare industry was exposed.

Disabling Hospital HVAC Is Now a Bargaining Chip in Ransomware

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Shutting down a hospital’s heating and cooling system would be a patient safety disaster.

Georgia Hospital Notifies 160K Individuals of Breach 1 Year After Incident

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400

A Georgia hospital experienced a data breach on May 30, 2024, but notified affected consumers on August 27, 2025.

Securing Hospitals and Healthcare Systems Through Integrated Video Management

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Protecting patients while safeguarding pharmaceuticals, managing visitor access while ensuring staff safety, and maintaining compliance while operating efficiently — all these challenges demand a level of coordination that traditional security approaches simply cannot provide.

The (Microsoft) Windows Are Wide Open for Bad Actors

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Most healthcare organizations won’t be able to fully transition to Windows 11 before Microsoft ends Windows 10 support. That means that bad actors will soon be launching malware that takes advantage.

29 Years of HIPAA: What’s Next for Healthcare Data Privacy?

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

To commemorate the 29th anniversary of HIPAA, experts share their perspectives on modern privacy threats and how healthcare organizations can bolster security.

Efficient Cybersecurity: Saving Rural Hospitals, Their Patients, And Their Bottom Lines Economically

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:38:55 -0400

H.R.1’s real test is not if Congress imposes cuts, but whether congressional leadership can prove that trimming cyber costs more than funding it.

5.4M Affected by Healthcare Data Breach

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Episource, a medical billing organization, has notified individuals that their personal and health data was stolen in a cyberattack.

Corey Sebera: Career Challenges Become Career Accomplishments

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Sergeant Corey Sebera turns her career struggles into opportunities with support, determination, and heart.

$18B Is the Cost of Violence for Hospitals

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400

A report finds hospitals spend more than $18 billion per year due to violence in the workplace and the community.

Securing Healthcare: Safeguarding Patient Care and Privacy Through Agile Cyber Strategies

Tue, 27 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is foundational to providing adequate patient care — whether critical, preventative, or otherwise.

Almost Half of Healthcare Breaches Involved Microsoft 365

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Healthcare sector suffers a rise in ransomware attacks.

430K Patients’ Data Exposed in Ascension Breach

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 15 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400

430K patients’ data was exposed in a breach against Ascension, and security leaders are discussing cyber threats against the healthcare industry.

Security leaders share thoughts on Blue Shield of California data breach

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:09:38 -0400

Blue Shield of California has notified members of a data breach that may have impacted protected health information.

More than 20,000 sensitive medical records exposed

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400

21,344 medical records with sensitive patient information were exposed.

Kidney dialysis company experiences ransomware attack

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Security leaders discuss the results of a ransomware attack against DaVita, including operational disruptions and stock market impacts.

Laboratory Services Cooperative experienced a cybersecurity incident

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Laboratory Services Cooperative announced it experienced a cybersecurity incident, possibly compromising patient and employee data.

Ransomware incidents reached record levels in 2024

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0500

An analysis of global ransomware activity reveals ransomware incidents reached record levels in 2024.